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Comox Valley Nature is hosting its annual general meeting on Sunday, Feb 22rd from 3 to 5 pm at Comox United Church Hall, 250 Beach Drive Comox.This is your opportunity to catch up with your fellow naturalists.
We'll hear from the leaders of our interest groups who will tell us about their successful year of outings, field trips, knowledge walks, and community service projects.
We will be voting to elect our new board.
For members who wish to attend and vote by Zoom, look for a link that will be sent out the week prior to the meeting. Please register in advance to receive the link to join the meeting.
We welcome new members to attend this meeting in person; joining as a new member will allow you to vote.
Hamilton Marsh has been cherished by naturalists, scientists, and the wider community who recognize how rare and irreplaceable it is. Today marks a pivotal moment: for the first time in over 30 years, there is a conditional agreement to purchase and permanently protect the full 360 hectares as a regional park and conservation area. With strong public support and institutional leadership, momentum is building—and what happens next will decide its future.
Mount Arrowsmith will be celebrating local stewards and the knowledge of our diverse communities:The Power of Stewardship Celebrating Language, Land & CommunityJoin us for the 2nd annual Power of Stewardship, a free community event that brings people together to celebrate environmental care, cultural connections, and International Mother Language Day.
- Hear inspiring speakers sharing perspectives on legacy, culture, and connection to nature
- Participate in interactive Q&A sessions
- Meet local stewardship organizations and sign up for memberships
- Reflect on the importance of language, heritage, and identity
- Discover volunteer opportunities and community projects
- Learn about the Mid Island Stewardship Caucus www.mabr.ca/misc
9:00 am - Doors Open
9:30 am - “Importance of understanding the connections between history and language in relationship to place.” Jesse Recalma Qualicum First Nations
10:45 am - “Leaving a Legacy for Nature” Nancy Randall
International Mother Language Day reminds us that language carries history, culture, and our relationship to place. This special gathering highlights how caring for the land and honouring diverse languages and stories go hand-in-hand.
Whether you’re passionate about the environment, cultural preservation, or community building, this event offers meaningful ways to get involved and make a lasting impact.
All are welcome to celebrate the power of stewardship and the power of language together.
www.mabr.ca/upcoming-events/power-of-stewardship
Join the Botany group from Comox Valley Nature for a walk in Nymph Falls on Saturday Feb. 7th at 1:00 p.m.We’ll focus on the major plants of a 2 nd growth Douglas fir/western red cedar forest. There will be mosses and lichens to identify, that are so lush and beautiful right now.
If you would like to brush up on your moss identification visit our website and look at the slides from previous Botany walks at Mama Bear Trail and Seal Bay Park
Species we'll be seeing include Neckera sp., Isothecium stoloniferum , Porella navicularis, Eurhynchium praelongum, Hypnum circinale, Dicerium scoparium and tauricum, and maybe a few others. Common names can be found on the blog slides.
Please register in advance at
This walk is free for CVN members, and open to the general public. Donations are gratefully accepted.
Dress for the weather, and for hiking on uneven and muddy terrain. Bring a hand lens if you have one.
Please do not come if you have symptoms of a contagious disease or a cold. Thank you for your
consideration. No pets allowed.
comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/botany-mama-bear-trail-october-2025/
comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/botany-at-seal-bay-park-december-2024/
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Botany at the Exhibition Grounds, January 2026
A small contingent of botany enthusiasts enjoyed an outing on the trails adjacent to the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds (a.k.a. the Tsolum River flats) on January 13, 2026. The main focus was on the mosses, which are beautiful at this … Continue reading
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Brandt Memorial Conservation lectures coming March 8
In honour of Charles Brandt, long-time and much-admired conservationist in the Comox Valley, our Brandt Memorial Committee has organized an afternoon of stimulating and informative lectures on the theme of salmon conservation: Date: Sunday March 8, 2026Time: 1:30 – 4:30 … Continue reading
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Join us for our 2026 AGM
Join CVN members and guests for our Annual General Meeting for 2026: Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026Time: 3:00 p.m. PTLocation: Main hall of Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive, Comox This is an opportunity to hear our interest groups and … Continue reading
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Brandt memorial event needs you
Watch this space and our other channels in the coming weeks for information about the event referenced here. This planning message from our Charles Brandt Memorial committee is intended for CVN members. Dear CVN members: CVN is hosting an important … Continue reading
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Recording for talk on Tsolum River resilience
Comox Valley Nature hosted the following presentation at our January 2026 general meeting: Title: Tsolum River Watershed – River Resilience in the 21st CenturySpeaker: Laura O’Brien (Tsolum River Restoration Society)Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026 If you missed this event or … Continue reading
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Botany at Kitty Coleman Park, December 2025
On December 2, the Botany Group met at Kitty Coleman Provincial Park to explore both a typical Douglas-fir forest and the estuary at this coastal location. The focus was on the lush mosses and on signs of both winter setting … Continue reading
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Learn about mining and the environment in northern Ontario
CVN members and the public are invited to attend the following free online lecture hosted by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: Mining and the Environment in Northern OntarioSpeaker: Dr. Constance O’Connor (Wildlife Conservation Society)Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026Time: … Continue reading
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Help plant trees at Lazo Marsh Wildlife Management Area
Nature Trust of British Columbia is calling for volunteers to help plant trees at the Lazo Marsh Wildlife Management Area (WMA) on Monday, January 19. The West Coast Conservation Land Management Program of Nature Trust BC manages this important conservation … Continue reading
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Learn about Tsolum River resilience at our January general meeting
Comox Valley Nature invites its members and the public to CVN’s January general meeting. where you can hear the following keynote presentation by our guest speaker: Title: Tsolum River Watershed – River Resilience in the 21st CenturySpeaker: Laura O’Brien (Tsolum … Continue reading
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Airpark restoration project – 2025 report
At the end of another impactful year of restoration work at the Courtenay Airpark, long-time project leader Frank Hovenden has provided his illustrated annual report which you can read and download here (PDF, 5.1 MB). As usual, the dedicated project … Continue reading
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